Leonid Bașkardin

Colonel Leonid Bașkardin was a key figure in the Russian military, serving as the deputy commander of the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade. He was killed alongside Major General Mihail Gudkov in a Ukrainian missile attack in July, during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. His death, along with that of Gudkov, highlights the significant casualties faced by the brigade, which has been embroiled in various controversies, including accusations of war crimes.